Session

During the past several years many graduate and professional certificate programs have been developed at several universities and colleges. In addition, online classes are becoming increasingly available. This talk presents a view "from the trenches" on the practical and technical challenges of establishing a curriculum, compiling course content, and teaching bioinformatics to a post-baccalaureate audience. We will discuss suitable content for a student population with distinct educational background and diverse but often specific interests. The presentation will also address the technical needs of a bioinformatics teaching lab and possible location independent alternatives.